Does catching a cold during ovulation affect pregnancy?

A cold is a disease caused by a virus. Symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and runny nose usually appear during a cold. If a woman gets a viral infection during a cold, her immune system may overreact, causing HCG levels to drop, affecting her ability to conceive.

In addition to cold viruses, a woman's infection with other bacteria or viruses during this period may also affect her ability to conceive. For example, bacterial infections may affect a woman's reproductive tract, lowering HCG levels and interfering with conception.

While colds may affect a woman's ability to conceive, that doesn't mean colds are inevitable. Women can take steps to protect their reproductive health during a cold, such as getting enough rest, eating healthily, and avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol. If a woman is infected with a virus during a cold, she can consider receiving treatment from a doctor and try to get pregnant under the guidance of a doctor.